Games Design (London) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Games Design (London) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
This course is delivered at our London campus in Whitechapel, at the centre of the UK’s games and creative industries.
Design games that people want to play.
You’ll focus on gameplay, level design and player experience, learning how to shape mechanics, balance difficulty and build progression that keeps players engaged. Using industry-standard tools, including Blueprint systems, you’ll create playable games from concept through to delivery.
The course is built around studio-based projects and collaborative development, reflecting how games...
This course is delivered at our London campus in Whitechapel, at the centre of the UK’s games and creative industries.
Design games that people want to play.
You’ll focus on gameplay, level design and player experience, learning how to shape mechanics, balance difficulty and build progression that keeps players engaged. Using industry-standard tools, including Blueprint systems, you’ll create playable games from concept through to delivery.
The course is built around studio-based projects and collaborative development, reflecting how games are made in industry. You’ll work with artists, animators and VFX students, building a portfolio that shows both your ideas and your technical ability.
Key features:
* Design and build playable games using industry-standard tools
* Focus on gameplay, systems and player experience
* Work in collaborative studio environments across disciplines
* Build a portfolio of finished, playable projects
You’ll study in East London, surrounded by studios, agencies and digital companies, giving you direct exposure to the industry.
You’ll graduate ready for roles such as gameplay designer, level designer, UX designer or developer, or to continue developing your own projects.
Course Information
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
NTU London Campus
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
A73-I48
Institution Code
N91
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
96 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)
T Level
We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.
UCAS Tariff
96.0
112.0
96 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)
Access to HE Diploma
Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
96 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
96 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent).
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